OLDSMOBILE AURORA 2003 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: OLDSMOBILE, Model Year: 2003, Model line: AURORA, Model: OLDSMOBILE AURORA 2003Pages: 387, PDF Size: 18.05 MB
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Instrument Panel Cluster 
.............. .... .... ........... 3-31 
Overview 
..................................... ......... 3-2 
Instrument Panel  Brightness 
........... ........... 3-17 
Interior  Lamps 
............................................. 3-17 
Interior  Plastic  Components 
.............................. 5-83 
Jump  Starting 
................................................. 5-44 
Key  Lock  Cylinders Service 
.............................. 6-10 
Keyless  Entry  System 
....................................... 2-5 
Key  Reminder  Warning 
.................................... 2-24 
Keys 
............................................................... 2-3 
L 
Lamps  Exterior 
................................... ....... 3-14 
Interior 
....................................................... 3-1 7 
Lap-§boulder Belt ................................... 1-14,  1-22 
Child  Restraints 
........................................... 1-40 
Securing  a Child  Restraint  Designed for the 
LATCH  System 
........................................ 1-42 
Leather 
......................................................... 5-83 
LATCH  System  Leaving 
Your Vehicle 
....................................... 2-14 
Leaving  Your Vehicle  With  the Engine  Running 
...... 2-31 
Light 
Air  Bag  Readiness 
....................................... 3-34 
Anti-Lock  Brake  System  Warning 
................... 3-36 
Battery  Warning 
.......................................... 3-35 
Brake  System  Warning 
................................. 3-35 
Cruise  Control 
............................................. 3-43 
Malfunction Indicator 
.................................... 3-39 
Oil  Pressure 
............................................... 3-42 
Safety  Belt  Reminder 
................................... 3-33 
TCS  Warning  Light 
...................................... 3-37 
Traction Control  System  Active 
...................... 3-38 
Traction  Control  System  (TCS)  Warning 
.......... 3-37 
Lighted  Visor  Vanity  Mirror 
............................... 2-18 
Loading  Your Vehicle 
....................................... 4-34 
Lockout  Protection 
.......................................... 2-14 
Locks  Central  Door Unlocking  System 
..................... 2-11 
Delayed  Locking 
.......................................... 2-11 
Door 
.......................................................... 2-10 
Leaving  Your  Vehicle 
.................................... 2-14 
Lockout  Protection 
....................................... 2-14 
Power  Door 
................................................ 2-11 
Programmable  Automatic  Door  Locks 
............. 2-12 
Rear  Door  Security Locks 
............................. 2-13 
Loss  of Control 
................... ................ 4-15 
Lumbar  Manual  Controls 
.......... ............ .. 1-3 
Power  Controls 
............................................. 1-4 
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Magnetic-Speed  Variable  Assist  Steering ............ 4-1 0 
Maintenance.  Normal  Replacement Parts .......... 5-1 01 
Maintenance  Schedule 
At  Each  Fuel  Fill 
....................................... 6-9 
At  Least  Once  a  Month 
....... ............... 6-9 
At  Least  Once a Year 
..... .............. 6-10 
At  Least  Twice  a  Year 
.................................. 6-10 
Brake  System  Inspection 
.............................. 6-14 
Exhaust  System  Inspection 
........................... 6-1  3 
How This  Section  is Organized ....................... 6-3 
Introduction 
.................................................. 6-2 
Maintenance  Requirements 
............................. 6-2 
Part 
A - Scheduled  Maintenance  Services ......... 6-4 
Part  B 
- Owner  Checks  and  Services ............... 6-9 
Part  C 
- Periodic  Maintenance  Inspections ...... 6-13 
Part  D 
- Recommended  Fluids and  Lubricants . 6-15 
Part  E 
- Maintenance  Record ........................ 6-16 
Scheduled  Maintenance 
................................. 6-5 
Boot  and  Seal  Inspection 
.......................... 6-13 
Throttle  System  Inspection 
............................ 6-14 
Engine 
Cooling  System Inspection 
................. 6-14 
Fuel  System  Inspection 
................................ 6-13 
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Using  Your ................................................... 6-4  Maintenance Schedule 
(cont.) 
Your  Vehicle  and  the Environment 
............... 6-2 
Maintenance  When Trailer  Towing 
..................... 4-43 
Making  Turns 
................................................. 4-41 
Malfunction Indicator Light 
................................ 3-39 
Manual  Lumbar  Controls 
.................................... 1-3 
Manual Operation 
........................................... 3-24 
Manual  Passenger  Seat 
.................................... 1-2 
Matching Transmitter(s)  to Your  Vehicle 
............... 2-8 
Memory  Mirrors 
.............................................. 2-48 
Memory  Seat 
................................................. 2-48 
Memory  Seats 
................................................ 3-58 
Message  DIC  Warnings  and  Messages 
........................ 3-50 
Mexico,  Central America  and  Caribbean  Islands/ 
Countries  (Except  Puerto  Rico  and 
US 
. Virgin  Islands) ....................... ..... 7-4 
Mirror Operation 
............................................. 2-35 
Mirrors  Automatic  Dimming Rearview  with Compass 
.... 2-35 
Memory 
..................................................... 2-48 
Outside  Curb  View  Assist Mirror 
.................... 2-37 
Outside  Heated  Mirrors 
................................ 2-38 
Outside  Power Mirrors 
.............................. 2-37 
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Navigation System ...................................... 3-69 
Normal  Maintenance  Replacement  Parts 
........... 5-101 
New  Vehicle 
Break-In 
...................................... 2-23 
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Odometer ...................................................... 3-32 
Off-Road  Recovery 
.......................................... 4-1 3 
Oil  Engine 
....................................................... 5-1  5 
Pressure  Light 
............................................. 3-42 
Oil  Life 
.......................................................... 3-48 
Older  Children,  Restraints 
................................ 1-28 
Onstar@  System 
........................................ 2-39 
Onstar@  Personal  Calling 
................................. 2-40 
Onstar@  Services 
............................................ 2-39 
Onstar@  Virtual Advisor 
.................................... 2-40 
Other  Warning  Devices 
...................................... 3-5 
Outlet  Adjustment 
............................................ 3-27 
Outside  Convex  Mirror 
............................................. 2-38 
Curb  View  Assist  Mirror 
................................ 2-37 
Heated  Mirrors 
............................................ 2-38 
Power  Mirrors 
............................................. 2-37  Outside 
Curb  View  Assist  Mirror 
........................ 3-58 
Overheated  Engine  Protection  Operating  Mode 
... 5-28 
Overriding  Lock  Delay 
..................................... 2-12 
Owners,  Canadian 
.............. ......................... II 
Owner’s  Information .................................... 7-10 
Parade  Dimming 
............................................. 3-19 
Park  (P)  Shifting  Into 
............................................ 2-30 
Shifting  Out 
of .................................... 2-32 
Parking  Brake 
........................................................ 2-29 
Over  Things That  Burn 
................................. 2-32 
Parking Brake  and  Automatic  Transaxle  Park  (P) 
Mechanism  Check 
....................................... 6-12 
Parking  on Hills 
.............................................. 4-42 
Part 
A - Scheduled  Maintenance  Services ............ 6-4 
Part  B 
- Owner  Checks  and  Services .................. 6-9 
Part  C 
- Periodic  Maintenance  Inspections .......... 6-13 
Part D 
- Recommended  Fluids  and  Lubricants ....... 6-15 
Part  E 
- Maintenance  Record ........................... 6-16 
Passenger  Temperature  Control 
........................ 3-27 
Passing 
................................................. 4-13,  4-41 
PASS-Key@ 
Ill ................................................ 2-21 
PASS-Key@ 
I II Operation .......... ................. 2-21 
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Perimeter  Lighting ............................... 3.19. 3-57 
Personalization.  Climate  Controls ...................... 3-29 
Personalization  Features .................................... 2-7 
Plan  Ahead  When  Possible ................................ 7-7 
Playing  a  Cassette Tape .................................. 3-65 
Playing  a  Compact  Disc .......................... 3-67,  3-71 
Power 
Playing  the  Radio 
........................................... 3-60 
Accessory  Outlets ........................................ 3-21 
Door  Locks ................................................. 2-1 1 
Electrical  System ......................................... 5-91 
Lumbar  Controls ........................................... 1-4 
Seat ............................................................ 1-2 
Steering 
Fluid ............................................. 5-37 
Windows .................................................... 2-1 8 
Power  Steering ............................................... 4-10 
Programmable  Automatic  Door Locks ................. 2-1 2 
Programming  the  HomeLink@  Transmitter ........ 2-42 
Radios .......................................................... 
Care of  Your  Cassette  Tape  Player ................ 
Care of  Your  CD Player ............................... 
Care  of  Your  CDs ........................................ 
Navigation System ....................................... 
Personal Choice  Radio  Controls .................... 
Radio with  Cassette and  CD ......................... 
Setting the Time .......................................... 
Theft-Deterrent ............................................ 
Trunk-Mounted CD  Changer .......................... 
Understanding Reception .............................. 
RainsenseTM II Wipers ..................................... 
RDS  Messages .............................................. 
Rear  Reading  Lamps ...................................... 
Rear  Safety  Belt  Comfort  Guides ...................... 
Rear Storage Area .......................................... 
Rear  Seat  Passengers,  Safety  Belts .................. 
3-59 
3-74 
3-76 
3-75 
3-69 
3-73  3-60 
3-59 
3-73 
3-70 3-74 
.. 3-9 
3-64 
3-20 
1-25 
1-21 
2-46 
Rear  Underseat  Fuse  Block .............................. 5-96 
................................ n Rear Window  Defogger 3-26 U Rearview  Mirror,  Automatic  Dimming  with 
Questions  and  Answers  About  Safety  Belts 
......... 1-12 Compass .................................................... 2-35 
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Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-5 
Remote  Keyless Entry  System 
............................ 2-5 
Remote Keyless Entry  System, Operation ............ 2-6 
Remote  Trunk  Release 
.................................... 2-1 5 
Removing  the  Flat Tire  and Installing the 
Spare  Tire 
.................................................. 5-74 
Removing  the  Spare  Tire  and Tools 
................... 5-72 
Replacement  Bulbs 
......................................... 5-58 
Replacing  Brake  System  Parts 
.......................... 5-42 
Replacing Restraint  System Parts After  a  Crash 
..... 1-56 
Reporting  Safety Defects 
Canadian  Government 
................................... 7-9 
General  Motors 
............................................. 7-9 
United  States  Government 
.............................. 7-8 
Reprogramming  a  Single HomeLink@  Button 
....... 2-44 
Resetting  Defaults 
........................................... 2-44 
Restraint  System  Check 
................................... 6-10 
Checking  Your Restraint  Systems 
................... 1-55 
Replacing Restraint  System Parts After a 
Crash 
..................................................... 1 -56 
Checking 
.................................................... 1-55 
Replacing Parts 
........................................... 1-56 
Restraints,  Head 
............................................... 1-7 
Retained  Accessory  Power  (RAP) 
...................... 2-24 
Recreational 
Vehicle  Towing 
............................. 4-33 
Removing  the  Wheel  Covers 
............................ 5-73 
Restraint  Systems  Right  Front 
Passenger  Position.  Safety  Belts 
...... 1-21 
Roadside  Assistance  Program 
....................................... 7-5 
Rocking  Your Vehicle  To Get  It Out 
................... 4-32 
Running  Your  Engine  While  You  Are  Parked 
....... 2-34 
S 
Safety  Belt 
Safety  Belts Reminder 
Light 
............................................ 3-33 
Care  of 
.................................................. 5-84 
Driver  Position 
............................................ 1-14 
Questions  and  Answers  About  Safety  Belts 
..... 1-12 
Rear  Safety  Belt  Comfort  Guides  for  Children 
and  Small  Adults 
...................................... 1-25 
Rear  Seat  Passengers 
................................. 1-21 
Right  Front Passenger  Position 
...................... 1-21 
Safety  Belt  Extender 
.................................... 1-27 
Safety  Belt  Use During  Pregnancy 
................. 1-20 
Safety  Belts  Are  for  Everyone 
......................... 1-8 
Safety  Chains 
................................................. 4-39 
Safety  Warnings  and  Symbols 
.............................. iii 
Scheduled  Maintenance ..................................... 6-5 
How 
to Wear  Safety  Belts  Properly 
................ 1-13 
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Seats Head  Restraints 
............................................ 1-7 
Heated  Seats 
............................................... 1-5 
Manual  Lumbar 
............................................. 1-3 
Manual  Passenger 
......................................... 1-2 
Memory 
..................................................... 2-48 
Power  Lumbar 
.......................................... 1-4 
Power  Seats 
.................. ................... 1-2 
Reclining  Seatbacks 
...................................... 1-5 
Securing  a  Child Restraint 
Designed  for  the LATCH  System 
................... 1-42 
Rear  Seat  Position 
...................................... 1-42 
Right  Front  Seat  Position 
.............................. 1-44 
Security  Feedback 
.................................... 2-8,  3-56 
Security  While  You Travel 
.................................. 7-5 
Sensors 
......................................................... 3-25 
Service 
........................................................... 5-3 
Adding  Equipment  to the  Outside  of  Your 
Vehicle 
.................................................. 5-4 
Doing  Your Own  Work 
................................... 5-4 
Engine  Soon  Light 
....................................... 3-39 
Publications  Ordering Information 
..................... 7-9 
Service  Manuals 
............................................... 7-9 
Setting  Preset  Stations 
.................................... 3-61 
Setting  Preset  PTYs 
........................................ 3-64 
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Setting  the  Time .......................................... 3-59  Setting 
the Tone  (Bassnreble) 
........... .... 3-61 
Sheet  Metal Damage 
........................ .... 5-87 
Shifting  Into  Park  (P) 
....................................... 2-30 
Shifting  Out 
of Park  (P) ................................... 2-32 
Skidding 
........................................................ 4-15 
Some  Other  Rainy Weather  Tips 
....................... 4-20 
Specifications. Capacities 
............................... 5-1 00 
Speedometer .................................................. 3-32 
Starter  Switch  Check 
....................................... 6-11 
Starting  Your Engine 
....................................... 2-24 
Steering 
........................................................ 4-10 
Steering  in  Emergencies 
.................................. 4-12 
Steering,  Suspension  and  Front  Drive Axle  Boot 
and  Seal  Inspection 
..................................... 6-13 
Steering Tips 
.................................................. 4-11 
Steering  Wheel Climate  Controls 
....................... 3-28 
Steering  Wheel Controls,  Audio 
......................... 3-74 
Storage  Areas 
Convenience  Net 
......................................... 2-46 
Front  Storage  Area 
...................................... 2-45 
Glove 
Box .................................................. 2-45 
Rear  Storage  Area 
....................................... 2-46 
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Storing the  Spare  Tire  and  Tools ....................... 5-80 
Stuck  in Sand,  Mud,  Ice or  Snow 
...................... 4-32 
Sun  Visors 
............................... ........... 2-18 
Sunroof 
................................... ....... 2-47 
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T 
Tachometer ............................. ........ 3-33 
Taillamps  Turn  Signal,  Stoplamps  and  Back-up  Lamps 
.... 5-58 
TCS  Active  Light 
............................................. 3-38 
TCS  Warning  Light 
.......................................... 3-37 
Testing  the  Alarm 
............................................ 2-20 
Theater  Dimming 
............................................ 3-1 9 
Theft-Deterrent  Systems 
.................... .... 2-19 
PASS-Key@ 
Ill Operation ... .... .... 2-21 
Throttle  System Inspection 
............................... 6-14 
Theft-Deterrent, 
Radio 
.................. .... 3-73 
PASS-Key@ 
Ill .......................... .... 2-21 
Universal Theft-Deterrent 
.............................. 2-1 9 
Tilt  Wheel ........................................................ 3-5 
Tire  Inflation  Check 
........................................... 6-9 
Tires 
..................................................... 5-60, 5-86 
Buying  New  Tires 
........................................ 5-66 
Chains 
....................................................... 5-70 
Changing  a  Flat Tire 
.................................... 5-71 
Check  Tire  Pressure System 
......................... 5-62 
If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-70 
Inflation 
-- Tire  Pressure ............................... 5-60 
Inspection  and Rotation ................................ 5-63 
Uniform Tire  Quality  Grading 
......................... 5-67 
Compact  Spare  Tire 
..................................... 5-81  Tires  (cont.) 
Wheel  Alignment  and Tire  Balance 
..... ..... 5-68 
Wheel  Replacement 
......................... ..... 5-68 
When  It 
Is Time  for  New  Tires .................. 5-65 
To  Use  the Engine  Coolant  Heater 
................ 2-25 
Top  of  the  Instrument Panel 
............................. 5-83 
Top  Strap 
...................................................... 1-38 
Top  Strap  Anchor  Location 
............................... 1-39 
Torque  Lock 
................................................... 2-31 
Total  Weight  on  Your Vehicle’s  Tires 
.................. 4-39 
Towing  Recreational  Vehicle 
..... ..... 4-33 
Towing  a  Trailer 
...................... ..... 4-36 
Your  Vehicle 
.............................. ......... 4-33 
Control  System  Active  Light 
...................... 3-38 
Control  System  (TCS) 
.................................... 4-8 
Control  System  Warning  Light 
....................... 3-37 
Trailer  Brakes 
................................................. 4-40 
Trailer  Wiring  Harness 
..................................... 4-40 
Transaxle  Fluid, Automatic 
...................... ............. 5-22 
Transaxle Operation,  Automatic 
......................... 2-26 
Transmission,  Transaxle,  Transfer  Case  Unit  Repair  Manual 
............................................ 7-10 
Transportation  Options 
........ ................... 7-7 
Traction 
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Trip  Odometers .............................................. 3-32 Vehicle Personalization 
Trunk 
............................................................ 2-14  DIC ........................................................... 3-52 
Trunk  Lock  Release 
........................................ 2-15  Memory Seat  and  Mirrors ............................. 2-48 
Trunk  Release  Lockout 
.................................... 2-15  Vehicle Storage .............................................. 5-43 
Turn  and Lane-Change  Signals 
.......................... 3-6  Ventilation  Adjustment ...................................... 3-27 
Turn  Signal/Multifunction  Lever 
........................... 3-6 Vinyl ............................................................. 5-83 
Turn  Signals  When  Towing  a  Trailer 
.................. 4-41  Visors ........................................................... 2-18 
U 
Underbody  Flushing  Service ............................. 6-1 2 
Understanding  Radio  Reception 
........................ 3-74 
Uniform  Tire  Quality  Grading 
............................ 5-67 
United  States 
................................................... 7-4 
Used  Replacement  Wheels 
.............................. 5-69 
Using  HomeLink@ 
........................................... 2-44 
Using  RDS 
.................................................... 3-62 
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Damage  Warnings ........................................... iv 
Loading 
...................................................... 4-34 
Symbols 
......................................................... iv 
Number 
(VIN) ............................................. 5-90 
Service Parts Ideniification Label ................... 5-90 
Vehicle  Identification  Warning 
Lights.  Gages  and  Indicators 
................ 3-30 
Warnings  DIC  Warnings  and  Messages 
........................ 3-50 
Hazard  Warning  Flashers 
............................... 3-4 
Safety  and  Symbols 
......................................... III 
Vehicle  Damage .............................................. iv 
Washing  Your Vehicle 
................................... 5-85 
Other  Warning 
Devices 
.................................. 3-5 ... 
Weatherstrip Lubrication ..... .................... 6-10 
Weight  of the  Trailer 
......................... .... 4-38 
Weight  of  the Trailer  Tongue 
............................. 4-38 
What  Kind of  Engine Oil  to  Use 
........................ 5-18 
What  to Do with  Used Oil ................................ 5-20 
What  to  Use .................................. 5-25,  5-37,  5-38 
Wheels 
Alignment  and Tire  Balance 
.......................... 5-68 
Replacement 
............................................... 5-68 
LVher; to Add Efigine Oil 1747 .................................. 
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When to Change  Engine  Oil 
When  to Check 
.............................................. 5-61 
When 
to Check  and  Change ............................ 5-22 
When  to Check  Power  Steering  Fluid 
................ 5-37 
When  You  Are  Ready to Leave  After  Parking  on 
a  Hill 
......................................................... 4-43 
Where  to Put  the  Restraint 
............................... 1-37 
Window  Lock  Out 
................................... 2-18,  3-55 
Windows 
....................................................... 2-1 7 
Power ........................................................ 2-18 
Windshield  and  Wiper  Blades 
........................... 5-86 
Windshield  Washer 
......................................... 3-1 0 
Fluid .......................................................... 5-38 
(GM Oil  Life SystemTM) ................................ 5-19 
Why  Safety  Belts Work 
..................................... 1-9  Windshield 
Washer  Fluid  Level  Check 
................. 6-9 
Windshield  Wiper 
Blade  Replacement 
.................................. 5-59 
Fuses ........................................................ 5-91 
Windshield  Wipers 
............................................ 3-8 
Winter  Driving 
................................................ 4-26 
Wiper  Blade Check 
......................................... 6-10 
Wiper-Activated  Headlamps 
.............................. 3-15 
Wood  Panels 
................................................. 5-84 
Your Vehicle  and  the  Environment ....................... 6-2 
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